Coming Up in Clown Spirit Village...
The next Masterclass will be 'Humanitarian Clown' with SABINE CHOUCAIR on September 13, followed by 'Clown on a Deadline'Â with STEFAN HAVES on October 11.
Sign up for single masterclass for $99 or get it by joining Clown Spirit Village which has a sliding scale subscription (annual plans also available):
Humanitarian Clown
Join Sabine Choucair for a joyful and deeply human session that explores how clowning can connect us to ourselves and to others, even in the most unexpected places.
Rooted in Sabine’s work in refugee camps and communities affected by crisis, this workshop invites you to discover the power of play, empathy, and imagination as tools for meaningful expression and connection. It’s not about performing for applause. It’s about being fully present, honest, and open to those we perform with and for.
Through laughter, improvisation, and guided exercises, you’ll explore how clowning helps us meet people where they are, with lightness, care, and curiosity. We’ll tap into our own emotional landscapes while creating playful, compassionate moments that can reach across language, culture, and experience.
Whether you’re a performer, facilitator, teacher, or simply someone who believes in the power of joy, this masterclass will offer you tools to listen more deeply, laugh more freely, and engage more truthfully.
Come play with us, and reconnect to the heart of why we do what we do.
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When Is It?Â
SATURDAY Sept 13th
9am (PST), 12pm (EST), 5pm (UK), 6pm (EU)
(The class will last approx 2.5 hours)Â
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Where is it?
Zoom. All Clown Spirit Masterclasses are online.
(We only work with teachers who already have extensive experience of teaching their work online)
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How Do I Join?
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Become a CLOWN SPIRIT VILLAGER for 1 month
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You choose whether to pay US$29, US$49 or US$69 (see the criteria for self-selection)
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Your membership will give you access not only to the masterclass but to the full archive of past masterclasses, weekly coaching calls and much more.
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If one masterclass is enough for you, cancel your CLOWN SPIRIT VILLAGE membership at any time (no commitment).
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>>FIND OUT MORE ABOUT CLOWN SPIRIT VILLAGE.
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 Clown on a DeadlineÂ
Step into the joyful pressure cooker of comedy creation with Stefan Haves—author of The Power of HA! and internationally acclaimed Clown Director for Cirque du Soleil.
In this dynamic online workshop, Stefan will share the tools, mindset, and creative shortcuts that allow performers to build memorable clown acts… fast. Drawing from decades of directing for Cirque du Soleil’s Kooza, Amaluna, and OVO, as well as training in Lecoq, Dell’Arte, and Second City, Stefan blends inspiration with discipline, offering practical methods for generating material, refining comedic timing, and unlocking authentic playfulness under time constraints.
Students will present original two-minute pieces, each receiving direct feedback, constructive critique, and strategies for polishing toward stage-ready brilliance. You’ll witness case studies from real-world productions, discover how to shape a moment for maximum audience connection, and explore the delicate balance between structure and spontaneity.
Whether you’re an emerging performer or a seasoned clown looking to sharpen your creative agility, this workshop is your chance to make bold choices, embrace the unknown, and create something unforgettable—quickly. Bring your curiosity, courage, and sense of humor. The clock is ticking. The laughter is waiting.Â
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When Is It? Â
SATURDAY October 11th
9am (PST), 12pm (EST), 5pm (UK), 6pm (EU)
(The class will last approx 2.5 hours)Â
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Where is it?
Zoom. All Clown Spirit Masterclasses are online.
(We only work with teachers who already have extensive experience of teaching their work online)
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How Do I Join?
-
Become a CLOWN SPIRIT VILLAGER for 1 month
-
You choose whether to pay US$29, US$49 or US$69 (see the criteria for self-selection)
-
Your membership will give you access not only to the masterclass but to the full archive of past masterclasses, weekly coaching calls and much more.
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If one masterclass is enough for you, cancel your CLOWN SPIRIT VILLAGE membership at any time (no commitment).
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>>FIND OUT MORE ABOUT CLOWN SPIRIT VILLAGE.
The Teachers...
About Sabine
About Stefan
Sabine is a Lebanese-American humanitarian clown and performer, the first female clown to receive the “Premio Clown Nel Cuore” award in Italy. With qualifications in performing arts from London and social therapy from New York, she has been working with different communities around the world.
She co-founded Clown Me In in Lebanon and Mexico, a group using the art of clowning to fight social injustice. She is a member of Clowns Without Borders USA spreading joy and laughter among disadvantaged communities. She’s the artistic director of the International Institute for Very Very Serious Studies a performance training program in Beirut focusing on social street theatre as well as the Caravan street theatre productions that take refugee and human rights stories to more than 100 communities in Lebanon and Tunisia and Europe.Â
Sabine was among the 40 cultural leaders chosen to share their work at the World Economic Forum in Jan17.Â
Stefan Haves is a native of Los Angeles, California, who studied clown in Europe and ended up at Cirque du Soleil directing them— devising the clown acts for Kooza, Iris, Drawn to Life, and others.
He is a visionary vanguard in the entertainment world, creating globally, refining a contemporary cirque/theatre hybrid as he directs circus, theatre and film projects, Haves has conducted personal appearances for blue-chip companies such as PepsiCo, Disney, and the Bombay Stock Exchange.
He leads masterclasses worldwide, delving into such topics as imagination, humor, empathy, and connection. Stefan cut his teeth as an actor and a visual- comedian— even garnering $10,000 on America’s Funniest People.
THE POWER OF HA! shares comic insights and techniques by way of Stefan’s own sideshow odyssey, coupled by a surprising, spiritual renewal. Beginning as a street juggler in Paris and ending as a creator at Cirque du Soleil, Haves now elders others in the art of connection, the privilege of play, and the concussive calamity that is comedy.
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What Participants Are Saying...
Deb Rich
Clown Spirit is a remarkable resource for meeting and conversing with master clowns from around the globe. The access to masterclasses on a monthly basis is beyond my wildest dreams come true. Today's class with Jeff Raz was eye opening and heart opening on so many levels. Masterful teaching of the inner workings of clowning. Thank you Barnaby for building the extraordinary Clown Spirit!
Robin Eriksson
The Masterclass series has been pure magic. It's hard to put into words how transformative it is to be a part of it and all it offers. The practices and wisdom shared in each one is a gift in itself; compound the workshops and it is truly a winfall! I am so grateful for the constant inspiration and encouragement, and for what I am learning about myself and clowning. Did I mention, Clown Spirit is M.A.G.I.C.?Â
Brian Sutherland
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Just took this amazing class thanks to Barnaby King! I highly recommend doing some of the Master classes. I can’t believe how much play we got to do in this workshop with the amazing Joe Dieffenbacher 🤡 Thanks to both of you. One of the best zoom Classes yet!
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